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Travel ArrangementsNew Zealand201-500 Employees
RealNZ is a New Zealand-based travel operator rooted in Fiordland, established in the 1950s as a family business by Les and Olive Hutchins. It offers nature-focused experiences across the South Island and Stewart Island, from Rakiura to Queenstown, including cruises through Piopiotahi Milford Sound and Patea Doubtful Sound, visits to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and the heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw. The aim is to share the region’s natural heritage and beauty with visitors, reflecting the founders’ emphasis on conservation and tourism. RealNZ has earned recognition in industry awards, notably the 2024 Supreme Tourism Award and related environment honors, and has been highlighted as a finalist in the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards. As a mid-sized, family-led operator in the travel arrangements sector, it serves a range of scenic experiences across New Zealand’s southern regions.